Warning on removing crop residue risks wind erosion protection
A USDA ARS soil scientist warns removing crop residue for fuel feed or substitute may leave land inadequately protected against wind erosion. The study by Edward L. Skidmore and Francis H Siddeway notes residue removal can threaten 70 million acres of erodible soils, with Pratt County showing potential losses up to 45 tons per acre annually if half the residue is removed.
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Manhattan
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
Edward L. Skidmore
United States
Great Plains
Skidmore
Francis H Siddeway
Sidney
Mont
ARS
Pratt County
USDA warns hog producers on withdrawal times for medicated feeds
APHIS reports about 10 percent of hogs sampled show sulfa residue violations. Farmers should observe withdrawal periods before slaughter and thoroughly clean feed bins when switching from medicated to nonmedicated feeds to avoid unnecessary costs from delayed marketing and potential carcass retention.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
USDA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS
Fertilize now to prep fields for early spring planting
Extension agent urges fall and winter fertilization to clear soil for spring crops. Delays in planting cut corn yields, while early soil testing avoids spring shortages and ensures proper lime and nutrient use. Trees and shrubs program offers bare-root stock through the Neosho County Extension office.
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Larry Marshall
Neosho County
Dehydration shift saves energy for alfalfa pellets
University of Nebraska and ARS researchers show partial field drying lowers moisture from 78 to about 60 percent, reducing natural gas use by 10 to 20 percent while preserving pellet quality. Windrows, sunshine, temperature, and humidity govern drying. careful control is required to avoid quality loss.
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Lincoln
Neb
University of Nebraska
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
William R. Kehr
ARS Agronomist
Kehr
Robert L. Ogden
Neosho County ASC elects committee members
The Neosho County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee election reeft Lloyd Dulaney of Thayer to a three year term. Max Roberts and Argus Baker Parsons chosen as alternates. For 1977 Fred Malson Dulavey chairman James Haddan Stark member vice chairman. Ballots mailed to farm owners. due by December 6 to be valid. One member and two alternates are elected each year. The county committee administers current farm and conservation programs locally.
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Neosho County
Convention adopts farm price goals at Milwaukee NFO meet
The National Farmers Organization adopted cost of production plus profit price goals for milk wheat corn soybeans cotton edible beans and livestock at its Milwaukee convention. About 8 000 delegates heard President Oren Lee Staley announce targets aligned with parity while outlining a nationwide enrollment push to leverage production for higher prices.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National Farmers Organization
NFO
Oren Lee Staley
United States Department of Agriculture
USDA
Staley
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